Thursday, 26 November 2015

Just Flag It

Soak up the sun and cool off with caution

Shark
Spotters:

Shark Spotters are positioned at strategic points along the Cape Peninsula,
primarily along the False Bay coastline. A spotter is placed on the mountain
with polarised sunglasses and binoculars. This spotter is in radio contact with
another spotter on the beach. If a shark is seen the beach spotter sounds a
siren and raises a white flag with a black shark. When the siren sounds the
water users are requested to leave the water and only return when the
appropriate all clear signal is given.

Here are some important don'ts to remember when you are headed off for a
swim:

Don’t swim in deep
water beyond the breakers

Don’t swim if you
are bleeding

Don’t swim near
river mouths

Don’t swim, surf
or paddle at night or on your own

Don’t swim, surf
or paddle when birds, dolphins or seals are feeding

Don’t swim, surf
or paddle near trek-netting, fishing or spearfishing

Don’t dive for
rock lobster using a bait bag

Consider the following safety tips:

Consider using a
Shark Spotter Beach

Paddle in groups
and stay close together

Pay attention to
shark signage on beaches

Speak to Shark
Spotters, law enforcement officials or life-guards about the area you plan
to use